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JVC’s latest DLP projector offers 4K at a lower price, but it’s not the lowest

JVC is known for its premium projectors, but its new LX-UH1 DLP projector offers 4K and HDR at a lower price, making it affordable for more buyers.
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Oppo Digital to gradually stop making Blu-ray players and headphones

Oppo Digital announced on Monday, April 2 that it plans to stop making new Blu-ray players and headphones, though existing products will still be supported.
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The Walkman just went wireless with JLab’s Retro headphones

JLab is capitalizing on the upswing of '80s nostalgia with the new Rewind Wireless Retro headphones, which bring back the classic Walkman design in a wireless form factor.
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The new Crosley C6 turntable is easy on the eyes and your wallet

Turntable giant Crosley has announced a new series of turntables for budding vinyl enthusiasts. Called the C6, the new line of decks comes in three sleek colorways, and should bright excellent sound to those with growing analog collections.
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Showtime comes to LG smart TVs, no cable subscription required

If you’re an LG smart TV owner looking to watch Showtime originals without paying for a full cable subscription, getting the premium channel has never been easier.
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New firmware update brings Dolby Vision to Philips UHD Blu-ray players

Few Ultra HD Blu-ray players support Dolby Vision HDR, but Philips just released a firmware update that adds two more players to the list.
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Sony’s gorgeous A8F Bravia OLED TVs have been priced and are up for pre-order

Sony’s A8F Bravia OLED TVs were some of the most impressive we saw at this year’s CES, and starting today, you can order one of your own.
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Sony’s new line of wireless earphones are athletic and affordable

Sony showed off a new line of wireless earbuds, headlined by the Sony WF-SP700N, a true wireless earbud targeted at the athletic and otherwise active with an approachable price.
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Sony springs into summer with new line of party-friendly portable speakers

Sony unleashes a new line of Extra Bass Bluetooth speakers designed to bring the party this summer. The line is led by the Sony XB41, which packs a serious punch
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Looking to buy a brand-new Samsung QLED TV? Here’s how much it will cost you

Samsung’s 2018 QLED TVs look better than ever, rivaling OLED in terms of picture quality and offering an extremely user-friendly experience, among other features.
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One of the best TVs you can buy comes out May 1, and it’s shockingly affordable

The TCL 6-Series 4K Roku TV could be one of the best buys of the year, and you won’t have to wait too long to get your hands on one.
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The LG ThinQ is a new Google Assistant smart speaker taking aim at Alexa

LG's 2018 speaker lineup features a Google Assistant-enabled smart speaker, a slick soundbar, and some party speakers.
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Tired of your superyacht’s tiny TV? Enter the crazy, 200-inch C Seed Supermarine

Do you own a superyacht? If so, you can now buy a massive TV and speakers that retract into the deck. C Seed's Supermarine products are absurdly awesome.
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Sling TV’s Roku app gets a major upgrade, with other platforms to follow soon

Sling TV has introduced major updates to its Roku app, including the ability to upgrade your programming package inside the app.

‘Game of Thrones’ prequels will have bigger budgets than original series

HBO is developing at least five Game of Thrones prequel series, and they're expected to have budgets similar to or greater than the original series.
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ATC’s CDA2 Mk2 will make you want to put the phone away and dig out your CDs

The ATC CDA2 Mk2 is an audiophile CD player that pulls triple duty as a standalone DAC and preamp, with support for high-resolution audio.
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Samsung’s Dave Das on what makes 2018 QLED TVs special, and why not OLED

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Bose’s new prototype AR glasses focus on what you hear, not what you see

Bose announced a new augmented reality platform that changes what you hear around you, but it's first prototype may not be what you expect: glasses.
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QLED may shine brightest, but Samsung’s TV and audio lineup is full of stars

Samsung’s latest QLED TVs look fantastic, but that doesn’t mean you should ignore the rest of the company’s 2018 home entertainment lineup.
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LG priced its 2018 TVs and OLED just got more affordable

LG has announced its premium TV lineup for 2018, with both OLED and Super UHD TVs in a variety of sizes powered by in the company’s ThinQ A.I. platform.
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Outfit your living room for surround sound bliss with ELAC’s new Debut 2.0 line

ELAC's new Debut 2.0 line of home speakers can equip a living room for full surround sound, including support for Dolby Atmos.
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Sonos vs. Bluesound: A Hi-fi, Wi-Fi Speaker System Shootout

Canadian whole home audio brand Bluesound shoots for Sonos’s crown with high-end NAD and PSB components and high-res support. Is it the new king? We find out.
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Epix plans to launch 4K content this year, possibly its own streaming service

Epix plans to launch 4K for on-demand content via its apps later this year, and is considering its own stand-alone streaming service as well.
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Bang & Olufsen’s BeoVision Eclipse TV gets a sleek, new wood-finished edition

Bang & Olufsen has revealed a new wood finish for the integrated speaker in its BeoVision Eclipse, which it calls the world's best-sounding TV.
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iTunes changes leave behind first-gen Apple TV, Windows XP, and Vista users

Upcoming security changes mean users of older Apple TV hardware or Windows operating systems will soon lose access to the iTunes Store.
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‘The Last Jedi’ is Disney’s first 4K UHD Blu-ray with Dolby Vision and Atmos

The upcoming release of Star Wars: The Last Jedi on 4K UHD Blu-ray will be Disney’s first to feature both Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos.
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Spotify is working on its first hardware product — an Amazon killer?

New job listings show Spotify is working on its first-ever hardware, most likely a speaker. Will it take on Amazon's Echo products and Alexa, or the Apple HomePod?
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Rabbit TV promises a lot of TV for a little cash, but is it the real deal?

Rabbit TV Plus promises free TV shows and movies on your computer. Does it really deliver what it claims to? And what is the deal with SelectTV, the new service from Rabbit TV parent company FreeCast?
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Google’s idea for radar-based gesture control could change the remote forever

Google has filed a patent application for gesture based remote control, which could change how we interact with all of our electronic devices.
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Bang and Olufsen’s new open source project makes vintage speakers wireless

Bang & Olufsen has announced a new DIY project in partnership with Swiss audio company HiFiBerry that lets owners transform their vintage B&O model speakers into modern wireless workhorses.
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Vizio SmartCast TVs add support for voice control via Amazon Alexa

The new SmartCast skill brings Amazon Alexa voice-control support to Vizio's 2016 and 2017 P-Series, M-Series, and E-Series televisions.
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Live news channels come to the iEmpire’s TV app for iOS and Apple TVs

When Apple introduced the Apple TV 4K in September, it showed off live news integration in its TV app. Now that feature has finally arrived as promised, with six streaming news networks, and more possibly on the way.
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Disney dishes programming details for its upcoming streaming service

Disney has dropped some details on what exactly we can expect to see on its upcoming streaming service, which will ditch R-rated movies for a focus on family-friendly content.
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Hulu’s live TV offering adds more DVR controls, 60 fps support on some channels

Hulu’s with Live TV may not as many channels as some other services, but it keeps adding features, such as 60 fps support and new DVR controls.